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When: Through January 1, 2018Where: The Breakers, The Elms and Marble HouseAdmission: Price of admissionDetails: The glitter of gold and the sparkle of silver will dazzle you as you tour three magnificent mansions decked out in Yuletide finery. Music, tours, and spectacular decorations highlight the celebration of Christmas at the Newport Mansions.

When: Through January 1, 2018Where: Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum Admission: Price of mansion admissionDetails: Each room in Blithewold Mansion, along with 32 acres of award winning gardens, transforms into an elaborate display of glimmering holiday finery for the season.

When: December 6 - January 1, Saturday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMWhere: Newport Visitor CenterAdmission: FreeDetails: The 16 foot tall lighthouse made of 350 pounds of gingerbread and over 2,400 pieces of candy was created by the culinary staff at the Newport Marriott in conjunction with discover Newport. Free to view, but visitors are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to fill the sleigh for local community food pantries.

When: Through January 7, 2018. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMWhere: Linden Place MansionAdmission: Price of admissionDetails: A towering Christmas tree framed by a four-story spiral staircase, elegant decorations on every mantle and in every nook and cranny, and Christmas tablescapes by top designers and florists; these are just a few of the many delights that await you this Christmas season at Linden Place Mansion.

When: 3:30 PMWhere: Broadway, Newport, Rhode IslandAdmission: FreeDetails: Starting at the Colony House and sponsored by the Off Broadway Neighborhood Association. Join local musician Christopher Carbone, Thompson Middle School chorus and OBNA in a Carol' along Broadway. 401-481-5135

When: 10:00 - 11:30 AMWhere: Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & ArboretumAdmission: $15 Member, $18 non-memberDetails: Kenneth C. Turino of Historic New England presents an illustrated lecture tracing the development of the celebration of Christmas from the time it was outlawed in 17th- century New England through the beginning of the present century. Among the topics discussed are how the Christmas tree became popular, halls were decked, Santa Claus came to town and traditions specific to Blithewold, such as the 18-foot Christmas tree. Refreshments will be served after the talk.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12

When: 4:00 - 5:00 PM; Recurring weekly on TuesdayWhere: Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & ArboretumAdmission: Free with regular mansion admissionDetails: Children’s librarians from Rogers Free Library will present classic holiday stories that have been told during Christmas throughout the years. Drop in for one story time or come to all three! After the story, join us for a cookie and a 1920s-inspired children’s craft.

When: 4:00 - 6:00 PMWhere: Jamestown Art CenterAdmission: $20, $18 membersDetails: Make your own rubber stamps! Custom stamps are a great way to add a personal touch to creative projects or make fantastic holiday gifts. Learn how to make your own stamps to decorate your holiday cards and packages!

When: 7:30 - 10:30 PMWhere: Norey'sAdmission: FreeDetails: Newport has a long history of live music. It is also a place where many members of the Navy Band retire. Many musicians teach in the public schools as well. You will see them on stage and in the audience Thursdays at Norey's Jazz Night.

When: 7:00 PMWhere: Church of St. John the Evangelist, Washington and Willow StreetAdmission: Suggested donation $15, seniors/students $10Details: Featuring Mozart's Coronation Mass in C with choir, strings, and organ, along with a traditional reading of the Christmas Story.

When: 7:30 - 9:00 PMWhere: Linden Place MansionAdmission: $20, $15 for Linden Place members and $10 for Colt Circle MembersDetails: This concert is a celebration of the holiday season in the Celtic tradition! Rose Clancy on the fiddle and Robbie O’Connell on guitar and vocals – together they create a delightful musical tapestry to celebrate the season.

When: 6:30 PMWhere: Portsmouth Junction Station, 1 Alexander RoadAdmission: Tickets start at $95.95 per person. All-inclusive price includes train ticket, performance, dinner, gratuity, and tax.Details: Step back in time and immerse yourself in the classic tale of humbuggery, ghosts, and redemption. This interactive retelling of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol” by the Marley Bridges Theatre Company is an evening of music, laughter, food, and spirits which is certain to cure even the worst “Scrooge.”

When: Recurring weekly Friday and Saturday through December 30Where: Departs Brick Market Museum & ShopAdmission: $15 per person, $10 for Society members and active duty military with IDDetails: Hear the history of early American holiday traditions on an evening walk and learn how colonial Newporters recognized the holidays.

When: 8:00 - 9:45 PM, recurring every Friday and SaturdayWhere: Firehouse TheaterAdmission: $18 per personDetails: RI's most award-winning comedy troupe, The Bit Players hit the stage ever Friday and Saturday night all year long with their fast paced, high energy hilarity. These improvisation masterminds present hilarious scenes, side-splitting musical numbers, and larger than life characters all inspired by the suggestions of the audience. Every show is BYOB.

When: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMWhere: Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & ArboretumAdmission: $6 per person in addition to regular admissionDetails: Docents tell the story of the Van Wickle/McKee family, the original owners of this beautiful seaside garden estate. Visitors experience breathtaking views of Narragansett Bay and see the Mansion decorated with original furnishings and elegant holiday scenes. The guided tour continues outdoors with a short walk to Blithewold’s newly expanded Greenhouse Complex that will be decked out for the Holidays too!

When: 6:00 - 8:00 PMWhere: The Newport MansionsAdmission: Adults, $35; Youth, $10Details: Enjoy live holiday music and light refreshments as you stroll through softly lit rooms, taking in the ambiance of a Gilded Age holiday.

When: 6:30 PMWhere: Portsmouth Junction Station, 1 Alexander RoadAdmission: Tickets start at $95.95 per person. All-inclusive price includes train ticket, performance, dinner, gratuity, and tax.Details: Step back in time and immerse yourself in the classic tale of humbuggery, ghosts, and redemption. This interactive retelling of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol” by the Marley Bridges Theatre Company is an evening of music, laughter, food, and spirits which is certain to cure even the worst “Scrooge.”

When: 7:00 PMWhere: Newport Art MuseumAdmission: Adults, $30; Seniors (65+) & Active Military, $25; Youths (17 & under) & Students, $15Details: The Christmas traditions of the world are not all as idyllic as Jolly Old St. Nick. When John Jacob Astor IV hosts his Christmas gathering, he asks his friends to dress as lesser known Christmas characters and share that tradition with everyone - Leave it to Jack Astor to make Christmas a lecture. But, when someone receives a deadly gift, the family turns to you to help find the killer! Can you save Christmas? Determine who had the means, motive and opportunity.

When: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, Recurring weekly on Saturdays until December 30, 2017Where: The Vanderbilt GrilleAdmission: $55 per personDetails: Join Christina Mercado, as she takes you on a personal tour of cocktail creation. Each weekly class is focused on a spirit, cocktail or theme, using a combination of old and contemporary techniques. Guests will work on two cocktails with Christina, which will be paired with light bites from our Culinary Team. Stay for dinner after or make a reservation and receive 10% off the dinner portion.

When: Every Sunday afternoon in December; 2:00 - 4:00 PMWhere: Grace Vanderbilt, 41 Mary StreetAdmission: $25 per personDetails: The combined choirs of St. Mary's Church include over thirty singers, from children in the Youth Choir to trained professionals in the Parish Choir. The choirs at St. Mary's are a community-oriented program which strives to achieve musical excellence through education, fellowship and performance.

Brittany Lauro is the Social Media Manager at Discover Newport. When she is not blogging, Tweeting or Instagramming about the City by the Sea, she can most likely be found on the Cliff Walk with her dog, Dusty, or enjoying a glass of Chardonnay on one of Newport’s rooftop decks or sprawling seaside lawns. Her passions include writing, DIY and baking (to her roommates’ dismay).